Sweden

Average monthly temperatures in Luleå (°C)

The northern Sweden is inhabited by people, who master the art of surviving in hard, winter conditions. You can observe their life closely while on trips with reindeers.

Learn how to drive

And we don’t mean causal car driving on snowy roads, but driving on ice of a frozen lake. Weekend classes cost around 6 thousand SEK.

Where to eat?

For dinner go to Storgatan street, where many eateries with tasty, local food are situated. Popular are also Japanese and Thai cuisines.

What’s worth seeing in Luleå?

A town in the north of Sweden, the capital of the region Norrbotten. It received town charter in 1621, thanks to which we can today admire Swedish architecture of a few past centuries. The biggest heyday of the town is dated at the end of the 19th century, when railways were put there.

For first 28 years the city’s centre was situated 9 km further to the northern west, where now is the municipality Gammelstad. In 1649 citizens took their belongings and moved closer to the sea, as its level lowered due to postglacial ascension of the ground. The relocation was necessary to continue sea trading and fishing.

On the area of Gammelstad to this day is preserved Gammelstads kyrkstad, something like a church village. That type of buildings was very common in the whole northern Scandinavia. How does it differ from other villages? The church from the 15th century is surrounded by 424 wooden houses, that weren’t inhabited on a daily basis. They serve only during Sundays and holidays as shelter for believers coming to messes from far-distant villages. Since conditions in the northern Scandinavia has never been easy ones, night travelling was out of the question. Faithful stayed for a night in the village. In 1996 the village was put on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

If you come to Luleå in the beginning of February, make sure to go for a weekend to a village fair in Jokkmokk. On the first Saturday and Sunday of February, nearly 30 thousand Sami people arrive at the village from the northern Sweden, to sell or buy hand-made things, discuss about reindeers and far winter excursions. On the market you can try local snacks, see art and photography exhibitions, or even have fun till dawn by the folk music. To Jokkmokk from Luleå you can get by the bus 44. Since it is a very popular period, remember to book the accommodation in advance.

Average monthly temperatures in Skellefteå (°C)

Residents of the city love extreme physical activity. If they choose to do yoga, it is on the ice, if they swim - in the seawater that has only 0.1°C.

The Beer’s City

The microbrewery Kallholmen is thriving in the city. It brews Lager, Ale and IPA beers. Beer is completely natural, without artificial additives, prepared on the basis of crystal spring water.

Scandinavian Design Illuminates the Darkness

On the outskirts of Skellefteå there is an unusual candle factory: Lowima. All products are handmade with environmentally safe stearin. Candles are distinguished by Nordic design and great quality.

What’s worth seeing in Skellefteå?

The town of Skellefteå, known as ”The Golden Town", lies in the Västerbotten region in the north of Sweden. The village is famous for its beautiful church buildings (the so-called kyrkstad), historic mines, the oldest wooden bridge in Sweden (Lejonströmsbron) and the well-stocked Museum of Contemporary Art. The unpolluted natural environment of this part of Scandinavia creates wonderful conditions for relaxing in the bosom of nature. You can rent a boat and explore the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, discovering the beauty of the surrounding islands, or go on an all-day hike through unusual nature reserves.

The city is favoring active forms of relaxation. A thrill will give us a visit to Skellefteå Adventure park, where there is a rope park and Tyrolean traverses. The possibility of hiding in the forest as part of the "Swenature" program is a great opportunity to look at the Lappish flora and fauna.

Skellefteå is also an ideal place for doing winter sports, such as skiing, snowboarding and ice hockey, which is very popular there. An additional attraction are guided walks on the frozen sea, as well as dog sled rides. It is worth visiting with children the Boda Borg or Leo's Lekland entertainment center – a center of games and activities. O'Leary's is a nice place for an evening with friends. The eatery is famous for its delicious burgers and spicy chicken wings. The current sporting events are broadcasted there.

The basics of regional cuisine in this part of Sweden are salmon, trout, mushrooms collected in nearby forests and reindeer meat. The Västerbotten region is known for its delicious cheese and delicious desserts with the addition of raspberries and blueberries.

Gourmets of fish and seafood can visit Bryggargatan Restaurang & Bistro or Din fest!, where local Scandinavian dishes are served. During your stay in Sweden, you will undoubtedly be invited to "fika", that is coffee with a biscuit. The cosy Café Lilla Mari is a great place for a sweet lunch and a cup of aromatic latte. At Bishop's Arms, we will try local drinks, and for a romantic dinner, choose the elegant Stiftsgården restaurant.

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